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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,167.36, 55,430.96 and 22,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,167.36, 55,430.96 and 22,263.52 is: 30,723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,167.36 : 55,430.96 = 22,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,167.36/55,430.96 = 22,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,167.36x = 55,430.96 × 22,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,167.36x = 1,234,088,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,088,036.68/40,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,723.65

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